Carrie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Carrie is a feminine name of Germanic origin meaning 'free man'.
Meaning of the Name Carrie
Carrie is a feminine given name that is a diminutive of Caroline or Carolyn. It is of Germanic origin and is derived from the name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The name Carrie gained popularity in the 19th century and has been used as an independent name since then. It is commonly associated with kindness, compassion, and a nurturing personality.
Popularity of the Name Carrie
The popularity for the name Carrie peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 8,661 births, which ranked number 67 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Carrie had the most female births in 1977 with 8,661, which ranked number 28 out of 11,328 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1980 with 29, which ranked number 1,909 out of 7,294 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Carrie has declined sharply over the last ten years from 154 births to 68 births, a decline of -55.84%. Among females, Carrie has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 154 births to 68 births, a decline of -55.84%.
Nationwide Popularity of Carrie
- 20 Year Trend of Carrie: -78.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Carrie: -55.84%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Carrie: -55.84%
Popularity of Carrie by State
Among females, Carrie was most popular in Midwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in IN, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Carrie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Carrie
- Total Births of Carrie: 63 (-7.85%)
- Female Births of Carrie: 63 (-7.85%)
Given the downward trend of Carrie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.85% decrease in total births, for a total of 63 births in 2024. For Females, births for Carrie have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 63 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.85%.